Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

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From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

in an avid manner

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

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From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

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From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

gradually decreasing until little remains

From this reading As he went further the dwindling signs of respectability vanished.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

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From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

the organ of sight

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading As he went further the dwindling signs of respectability vanished.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

in utter disorder

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

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From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

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From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading As he went further the dwindling signs of respectability vanished.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

separated or isolated from others or a main group

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

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From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As he went further the dwindling signs of respectability vanished.

plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

plural of “sniff” — sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The potations in the smoking-car had had their first effect.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Eye and ear drank in avidly each sight and sound, and he sniffed the thick smells as a hound sniffs a haunting but forgotten trail.

past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

having passed out of existence

From this reading As he went further the dwindling signs of respectability vanished.

moral weakness

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

From this reading He was now below the city's "dead-line" where, in segregated wantonness, vice and license unrolled their audacities fearless of the complaisant police regulations.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he went further the dwindling signs of respectability vanished.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.

but in spite of that

From this reading Sevier had passed from the jumbled dream now--was safe enisled in that strange fourth-dimensional empire into which he had first wandered during that wild night-ride in his motor, that region of tense consciousness that was yet without rule, in which every sense was acute, his brain clear as ice, but where impressions recorded themselves without co-ordination.